First Borough Band Public Performance

On Saturday afternoon the Sale Borough Brass Band gave their first formal public performance, choosing the Market Reserve as the scene of their debut.

Twenty members attended. It is precisely six months ago that Mr. Maynard, the band-master, received charge of his, pupils and by their appearance on Saturday he and they have kept faith with the public, by whose generous subscriptions what promises to become a very pleasant addition to our local sources of enjoyment has been called into existence. Not only in the matter of punctuality do the Band deserve credit they are entitled to equal praise for the proficiency they have acquired.

The programme of Saturday was short, but it was effectively played. It was as follows:-

1. Ring, Ring the Banjo
2. Minnie Clyde
3. Selection from Traviata
4. Sale Bandsmen's Quick Step (H. Maynard)
5. Gippsland Railway Polka (H. Maynard).
6. Finale. God Save the Queen

Two of the above pieces, it will be seen, are by the bandmaster; they are very pleasing compositions, and were faithfully rendered. As it was not generally known that the performance was to occur, not many persons were present to greet this first effort at the commencement, but to- wards the end of the programme a crowd had gathered, most of whom heard enough to make them wish for more - a wish which they will, doubtless, take care to gratify when next the Band appear in public.

There was a general expression of satisfaction among those who heard the programme, and warm commendations were bestowed upon it. We do not know what arrangements have been made for the future appearance of the band, but the hope was universally expressed that the market reserve would be frequently chosen as the place for giving their "concerts," as there is a possibility of enjoying a very agreeable promenade on the greensward while the music is being played. We heartily congratulate Mr. Maynard and the Band upon their very successful first appearance.